Dengail Posted October 11, 2007 Author #26 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I've been told this is what a lot of the GYN Docs have done (themselves) for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katerkat Posted October 11, 2007 #27 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I always skip the sugar pills and never have my visitor or the symptoms that go along with it. The way your body responds (spotting or nothing) really depends on your body. The only thing you can do is try it and see. I would give it at least 3 months before you really know how your body will react consistently. I skipped the sugar pills about two months before my honeymoon to rearrange my cycle. Bled for about two weeks - body was not happy with the change! So I was glad I didn't wait until the actual month of the wedding to mess with my pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof2 Posted October 16, 2007 #28 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I have a question. I've never tried taking my pills back-to-back (skipping sugar pills). Do you still get the period symptoms, but just never get the period, or can you still get some bleeding? Then on your period the next month is it usually heavier because you skipped the prior month? I started spotting a week early during my last period and I'm on the pill and didn't miss any days :confused: and then I still got a regular period at my normal time, so I was not happy for way over a week!! So I'm wondering if I could still get something even if I do a back-to-back. I was taking 3 mos. at a time, and after about year or so started getting some breakthrough bleeding...like a light period for a day or two. Very annoying. I started going back to monthly periods and I can't stand it - I have PMS for about 10 days prior, then a week of bleeding - :eek: . So I'm back to trying to go for 2-3 months at a time. When I'm planning a trip, I make sure I have a period the week before I leave. Then I don't have the PMS or breakthrough. But that's just me. We are all different. And yes, I still get the PMS, but the symptoms go away when I keep taking the pills. Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas80 Posted October 16, 2007 #29 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I was taking 3 mos. at a time, and after about year or so started getting some breakthrough bleeding...like a light period for a day or two. Very annoying. I started going back to monthly periods and I can't stand it - I have PMS for about 10 days prior, then a week of bleeding - :eek: . So I'm back to trying to go for 2-3 months at a time. When I'm planning a trip, I make sure I have a period the week before I leave. Then I don't have the PMS or breakthrough. But that's just me. We are all different. And yes, I still get the PMS, but the symptoms go away when I keep taking the pills. Mel When I did the depo shot I didn't have any periods, for 2 years :D Also, for me, if I am getting 20 minutes of exercise every day I have ZERO PMS symptoms, and no actual period cramping either. Maybe exercise will help? Every body is different tho. Maybe you can talk to your gyno about your goals and she can up the estrogen in your pills or will have another solution. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethCarp Posted October 16, 2007 #30 Share Posted October 16, 2007 I was taking 3 mos. at a time, and after about year or so started getting some breakthrough bleeding...like a light period for a day or two. Very annoying. I started going back to monthly periods and I can't stand it - I have PMS for about 10 days prior, then a week of bleeding - :eek: . So I'm back to trying to go for 2-3 months at a time. When I'm planning a trip, I make sure I have a period the week before I leave. Then I don't have the PMS or breakthrough. But that's just me. We are all different. And yes, I still get the PMS, but the symptoms go away when I keep taking the pills. Mel I think the Yasmin pill is supposed to help with those symptoms. You may want to talk to your doctor about switching pills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic_beauty Posted October 16, 2007 #31 Share Posted October 16, 2007 You ladies just wait till pre menopause. Besides the hot flashes things happen when they happen. Ive been going through pre menopause since I was 22 so I know what its like :D Thanks goes out to my husband and doctor for talking me into a tubal :mad: :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted October 16, 2007 #32 Share Posted October 16, 2007 My Granny used to make a little note... she would fold down just a small corner of a piece of paper and write on the flap 'For Women Only' and when you lifted the flap it said 'Aren't Men Curious?' ha ha ha ha ha This is WAY BETTER!!! ha ha ha ha ha How many curious men do you think have clicked on this and been treated to something they don't ever want to see or know about? ha ha ha ha ha To the OP... Pack 'em!! They weigh next to nothing and you can throw them in a freezer bag so you don't have to worry about the bulk of a box. I've always got one in my purse - I've never been regular in my life, and now that I'm in perimenopause, my doctor took me off the pill and I just never know. Strangely, I'm more regular now than I've ever been before, but over the course of my life I've learned never to trust my body in that regard. I also am particularly fortunate that I usually don't experience any other symptoms or warning, except possibly some bloating, but I usually bloat in hot or humid climates anyway, so it wouldn't be much of a warning on a cruise. Better safe than sorry! There's nothing like that super comfy feeling of a wad of toilet paper until you can find the 'real thing'! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted October 16, 2007 #33 Share Posted October 16, 2007 OMG, my friend bought some tampons in Mexico and they were defective. Nasty stuff. BYOT is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas80 Posted October 16, 2007 #34 Share Posted October 16, 2007 OMG, my friend bought some tampons in Mexico and they were defective. Nasty stuff. BYOT is the best. LOL, please, elaborate! I just have to know what constitutes a defective tampon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Rare CC Help Michell Posted October 17, 2007 Administrators #35 Share Posted October 17, 2007 LOL, please, elaborate! I just have to know what constitutes a defective tampon! Um, I don't. :) Really! (but as in the fascination with a cobra, I'm sure I'll be back to see what the answer is!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenb Posted October 17, 2007 #36 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I always bring them if I expect that I will need them, but yes, I did see them on Voyager of the Seas when we sailed that ship last summer. i have never noticed this on other cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas80 Posted October 17, 2007 #37 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Um, I don't. :) Really! (but as in the fascination with a cobra, I'm sure I'll be back to see what the answer is!) Im going to guess.... 1) The tampon itself ended up being made out of plastic... 2) The string was an inch long, total 3) The actual tampon was an inch long total 4) The tampon was missing half a side (lengthwise) 5) While the box itself weighed normally, each individual tampon packaging actually held a #2 pencil....or a small carrot..... Am I close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dengail Posted October 17, 2007 Author #38 Share Posted October 17, 2007 ....anxiously awaiting the answer....hehe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted October 17, 2007 #39 Share Posted October 17, 2007 How to put this delicately: when attempting to remove the item, the string pulled out but not the tampon. It required a visit to an emergency room for removal (she wasn't on a cruise but a week long land vacation). After that, she "tested" each tampon and the string came out of at least a third of the box when just tugging gently. Not pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted October 17, 2007 #40 Share Posted October 17, 2007 How to put this delicately: when attempting to remove the item, the string pulled out but not the tampon. It required a visit to an emergency room for removal (she wasn't on a cruise but a week long land vacation). After that, she "tested" each tampon and the string came out of at least a third of the box when just tugging gently. Not pleasant. :eek: A trip to the ER??? Oh yeah I would die from embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic_beauty Posted October 17, 2007 #41 Share Posted October 17, 2007 It required a visit to an emergency room for removal . Seariously ?? My gullible alert is going off..LOL! I dont know how far she had that inserted but I think I would of spared myself the embarrasment and got it out myself..:eek: :D ( exscuse my horrible spelling..lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas80 Posted October 17, 2007 #42 Share Posted October 17, 2007 How to put this delicately: when attempting to remove the item, the string pulled out but not the tampon. It required a visit to an emergency room for removal (she wasn't on a cruise but a week long land vacation). After that, she "tested" each tampon and the string came out of at least a third of the box when just tugging gently. Not pleasant. LOL, I'll make sure to have the tongs handy, if I ever use my meh-hee-can tampons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted October 18, 2007 #43 Share Posted October 18, 2007 My friend is a large woman and couldn't quite maneuver to get it out. I've heard of diaphrams getting stuck, but not those things, but it did happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted October 18, 2007 #44 Share Posted October 18, 2007 How to put this delicately: when attempting to remove the item, the string pulled out but not the tampon. It required a visit to an emergency room for removal (she wasn't on a cruise but a week long land vacation). After that, she "tested" each tampon and the string came out of at least a third of the box when just tugging gently. Not pleasant. I have always had a bizarre fear of that happening!!! I check each and every string - hard - before using!! How unbelievably mortifying that must have been for your friend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celtic_beauty Posted October 18, 2007 #45 Share Posted October 18, 2007 SAS80, I did not just read that :eek: :D Kitty I belive you, just having a bit of fun :) :o ( now I see why I use a cup instead of tampons eekk!!! LOL!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dengail Posted October 18, 2007 Author #46 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Ok, I will be prepared BUT just so we know maybe someone cruising soon can check out the bathrooms on the Liberty and post back here...just in case someone doesn't come prepared. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted October 18, 2007 #47 Share Posted October 18, 2007 LOL, I'll make sure to have the tongs handy, if I ever use my meh-hee-can tampons! You crazy nut!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas80 Posted October 18, 2007 #48 Share Posted October 18, 2007 You crazy nut!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :D Can you hear me now, screaming from the bathroom... "honey, bring me the tongs, please....oh, and put the baby down, I may just need your help!" :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas80 Posted October 18, 2007 #49 Share Posted October 18, 2007 You guys have me giving a little "pre" tug on my tampon strings now!!! Thankfully, my meh-hee-can ones seem to not be from the same lot as the other posters! Maybe I'm just a spoiled americano....I would have never thought to tug on my string before! :D Those poor women south of the border!!!!!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henepup Posted October 24, 2007 #50 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I am worried about my Niece. She is 14, and very active, and hasn't started her period yet. We cruise in March of 08, and it is my biggest fear that she will start then!!! I will definately take the junior size tampons for her. She is on the swim team at school, so she will have to learn to use them sooner or later. Hopefully later!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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